The Pallisers

Dramatised for BBC2 in 1974, The Pallisers remains one of the most ambitious TV adaptations ever undertaken. Covering six books, spanning 20 years and with a supberb cast, The Pallisers took 13 months to film, and the result is a true epic.

The Production

The Pallisers rewards viewers with a gloriously produced, handsome production, with wonderful sets and beautiful costumes.

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The cast

The Palliser's huge cast list was lead by Susan Hampshire and Philip Latham.

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Episodes 1-6

Covers the first book in the series, Can You Forgive Her?

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Episodes 7-12

Follows the career and loves of Trollope's Irish MP, Phineas Finn.

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Episodes 13-19

The storyline of The Eustace Diamonds is run concurrently with Phineas Redux.

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Episodes 20-26

Covers The Prime Minister and The Duke's Children.

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Britons who take a delight in politics ... should not be desirous of peeping behind the scenes. No beholder at any theatre should do so.

Can You Forgive Her?

The Pallisers

The Production

The cast

Episodes 1-6

Episodes 7-12

Episodes 13-19

Episodes 20-26